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FDI inflows into Phu Tho surge 3.5-fold in first five months

As of May 20, Phu Tho province had granted investment licences to 15 new FDI projects with total registered capital of 307.2 million USD. Investors from Japan, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China) and China continued to select Phu Tho as an investment destination, with China taking the lead in the number of newly licensed projects.

Quang Ninh hosts over 10 million visitors in five months

Vietnam seen as ASEAN’s resilient growth bright spot

Vietnam reaffirms independent foreign policy, strategic autonomy: Ambassador

Vietnam to develop four universities comparable to Asia’s leading institutions

Rooftop solar power to ease pressure on electricity supply

As electricity demand surges, particularly during the hot season, Vietnam is stepping up efforts to promote rooftop solar power as a practical solution to ensure energy security, improve efficiency, and ease pressure on the national grid.

International arrivals hit a record 8.8 million in first four months

Vietnam welcomed 8.8 million international visitors in the first four months of this year, up 14.6% year on year and marking the highest figure ever recorded for the period.

Leveraging sports IP to power a ‘smokeless’ economy

Sports is a "smokeless" industry that can create considerable value for society if the intangible assets derived from sports are properly capitalised on.

Vietnam’s economy grows as living standards improve

Fifty-one years after the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2026), Vietnam has made significant socio-economic progress, with GDP exceeding 514 billion USD in 2025, ranking among the world’s 32 largest economies and fourth in ASEAN.

Vietnam advances space technology with breakthrough in composite materials

Vietnam has taken a significant step toward mastering space technology with the successful development of advanced composite materials for satellite applications, contributing to its long-term goal of building autonomous and reliable remote sensing capabilities.

PM Le Minh Hung attends opening ceremony of 48th ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to the 48th ASEAN Summit which officially opened on May 8, in Cebu, the Philippines, along with the participation of leaders from other ASEAN member states, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, and representatives of international organisations.

Vietnam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to Comprehensive Partnership

The two sides committed to further strengthening friendship and cooperation, deepening political trust at a high level, and expanding collaboration in a more comprehensive and substantive manner across all sectors.

Vietnam-Sri Lanka traditional friendship

At the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Party General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, is paying a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7-8.

Top Vietnamese leader begins state visit to Sri Lanka

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam’s state visit is expected to further consolidate the traditional friendship and deepen the sincere ties between the leaders and peoples of the two countries.

Top Vietnamese leader rings bell at India’s National Stock Exchange

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, on May 7, visited the National Stock Exchange of India in Mumbai, where he was invited to perform the ceremonial bell-ringing.

“One-person business” model set to spur mass entrepreneurship

Vietnam targets 1 million one-person businesses, 5 million business entities, 10,000 tech startups, 45 startup support networks, a position among the world’s top 40 innovation ecosystems, and 1.5 billion USD in venture capital by 2030.

Dien Bien Phu Victory stands as enduring symbol of national strength

The Dien Bien Phu Victory remains a shining milestone in the 20th-century struggle against colonialism for national independence and freedom. As one of the most decisive strategic battles in Vietnam’s history, it brought together the full strength of the nation and the spirit of the era, becoming an enduring epic that continues to inspire future generations in the cause of national construction and defence.

Ho Chi Minh City rolls out electronic health records on digital citizen app

Under the plan, each resident will be assigned a unique EHR linked to their personal identification number, ensuring accuracy and consistency while minimising duplication and data discrepancies. Health data will be continuously updated from medical facilities, routine check-ups, and screening programmes, then integrated and centrally displayed on the application.

Vietnam enters the group of regional leaders in broadband telecommunications infrastructure

The evolution from 5G towards 6G is opening up a wide range of new applications, including virtual reality in healthcare, education and entertainment, as well as large-scale Internet of Things connectivity for smart cities, smart grids, autonomous vehicles and smart factories.

Import-export turnover up over 24%

In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s total import–export turnover was estimated at 344.17 billion USD, up 24.2% year on year, with exports rising 19.7% and imports climbing 28.7%, resulting in a trade deficit of 7.11 billion USD.

Vietnam - India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, paid a State visit to the Republic of India from May 5-7 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to India

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam arrived in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon, beginning his state visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM’s attendance at ASEAN Summit reaffirms Vietnam’s commitment to community-building process: official

PM Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the summit will further project Vietnam’s image as a proactive, sincere, responsible, and constructive member of ASEAN ready to help with regional peace, stability, and development, thus elevating Vietnam’s international standing and strengthening its relations with other member states.

Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa

Vietnam urged China to respect the rights of Vietnamese fishermen to conduct lawful activities in Vietnam’s waters and in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS.

Japanese PM highlights outcomes of visits to Vietnam, Australia

Speaking to the press in Canberra on May 4, the Japanese PM stressed that during her visits to Vietnam and Australia, in addition to deepening personal trust among leaders, she and the leaders were able to reach agreement on advancing concrete cooperation toward their shared objective of enhancing national resilience and autonomy, and becoming stronger and more prosperous together as a region.